Blackheath back on top after long wait

By Charlie Peat
THE YEAR 1984 might be better known for George Orwell’s masterpiece but in Blackheath it holds a special place for their cricket team.
Now, 34 years on Blackheath have become the Big Brother of the division once again, securing the Kent Premier League title with a 205-run crushing of outgoing champions Beckenham. It has been a long time coming for the side under the tutelage of skipper Chris Willetts, who celebrates a decade of captaincy by clinching the title by a solitary point.
The 38-year-old said: “It’s a long time to wait. Blackheath had a bit of a di...

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